The Phoenix Suns were coming off of their first win of the season but lost their first road game to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Los Angeles point guard James Harden scored 30 points in a game he went 9/9 from the free throw line, 8/12 from the field and not far behind him was fellow All-Star and teammate Kawhi Leonard scoring 27 points. 

Once again Phoenix got beat shooting the ball, but this time they did not pull off the win with second chance points. Phoenix shot 41-percent from the field with 34-percent from the three point line. The Clippers could not miss for most of the game shooting 59-percent from the field and an amazing 55-percent from three points. Phoenix could not keep up, seeing as they were down 20 points most the game.

Foul trouble for the Suns was a concern during the game, sending the Clippers to the foul-line 26 times. L.A making 23 of those 26 free-throws, while sending Phoenix to the foul line only 15 times.

Star Devin Booker for the Suns was not the leading scorer for the Suns in the loss, scoring only 18 points, taking only ten shot attempts. Veteran newcomer Dillon Brooks on the other hand shot 7-17 from the field, being the high scorer for the Suns with 21 total points but just three rebounds.

Phoenix was only two players away from every player on the team scoring. Proving as a team they are spreading the ball around the court. Selfish play is definitely not an issue, but making the shots has been though. 

Although the Suns' new style of play is a thing of beauty to see with all the ball movement and team play. However Phoenix can not win games where Devin Booker only has ten shot attempts. All-Star Leonard was responsible for shutting down Booker, stealing the ball from from him multiple times.

Coach Ott entered the season with an enthusiasm focusing on defense. Being beat by 30 points has to be a disappointment. His team-first mentality is showing on the court but multiple "and-one" fouls is what hurt the Suns. 

Leaving L.A to start a three game road trip of games against the Denver Nuggets, and Utah Jazz before ending up at home. Phoenix starts this season off with difficult road matchups, while trying to define the identity of this newly Suns team.